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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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ok so i was driving down the road and all of the sudden it shut off.it will turn over but not start. i have changed everything.please help me.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Give us more clues... What did you change? Is it getting spark? Is it getting fuel?
And so on...
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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i changed crank shaft,fuel inject,fuel pump,spark plugs,wire,ignition rotor,and dist cap.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Crank Shaft Position Sensor(CPS)?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Are you getting spark and/or fuel to the plugs?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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I was having similar problems. Changed the crank positioning sensor and fuel pump and didn't help. I ended up changing the coolant temp sensor and the intake air sensor(charge air sensor to some parts stores). Now all is well. Go figure. i thought it was bad gas after the fuel pump and cps but I emptied the tank and refilled still was dying out and wouldn't restart. Is your check engine light on? Have you used a code scanner?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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What year?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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im getting fuel and not sure about spark. but if i dont have spark what will it be. i have changed the coil as well. the check engine is not on and i ran the code scanner and nothing came up.and said it passed.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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its a 96 jeep cherokee
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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You need to check for spark by removing one of the plugs. Do you know how?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by watswrgwthmyjeep
im getting fuel and not sure about spark. but if i dont have spark what will it be. i have changed the coil as well. the check engine is not on and i ran the code scanner and nothing came up.and said it passed.
How about the CPS????
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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ok ill check the spark but if no spark what is it then?
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Mine is a 96 as well. I bought the sensors mentioned earlier and didn't know I needed pigtails. I thought they were the wrong sensors at first, Just saying in case it comes down to replacing them.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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First things first. Let's check for spark...
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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alright ill check...
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